For a rapper whose introduction was built on the foundation of featuring, fans and critics alike once questioned if rapstress Nicki Minaj would be able to completely carry an album of her own material.  Now, with a slew of hit singles and platinum certification later, Minaj has undoubtedly proven her star quality.

But, with reports she is in the studio working on her sophomore release, the ‘Super Bass’ rapper has revealed information about the album’s direction – threatening to abandon the platform that (ultimately) put her on top.

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As reported here, fans can expect rapper/singer/producer The Dream to release a free LP (‘Terius Nash Est. 1977’) at the end of this month to whet appetites for his forthcoming, fourth official release ‘The Love, IV: Diary of a Mad Black Man‘.  With the latter being readied for a late 2011 release, the ‘Rockin That Thang’ ‘singer’ has revealed details on the direction headed for both releases.

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In addition to serving up our original content, we’re  happy to announce that each week you can now watch BET‘s newest reality series ‘Born To Dance’ right here on That Grape Juice TV!

Hosted by Laurieann ‘Boomkack’ Gibson, the show seeks out and give the 20 aspiring young dancers the tools they need to take their careers to the next level; allowing them to battle it out for the number one spot and the ultimate prize of $50,000!

From week to week, they dance their way through a variety of creative challenges including: a music video competition, a commercial, and ultimately the chance to perform live with Lady Gaga in front of a packed arena in The Monster Ball Tour.

Hit ‘PLAY’ and get into episode 2 below!

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She has been breaking records since she was 15 years old but it is Beyonce‘s latest feat that may have even her most staunchest of critics breaking out in applause.

For the first night of 29 year old performer’s upcoming ‘4 Intimate Nights With Beyonce’ show sold out in less than 30 seconds.

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The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is the voice behind the theme song of the motion picture The Help. ‘The Living Proof’, has now received the video treatment.

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A few days after it’s digital release Jay-Z and Kanye West’s joint album, ‘Watch The Throne’, is on track to sell over 500,000 copies in it’s first week. The duo is now prepping the release of the first official music video from the set, for their current single ‘Otis’. The Spike Jonze directed visual will premiere on MTV tomorrow night at 8:56 PM EST.

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In addition to serving up our original content, we’re  happy to announce that each week you can now watch BET’s newest reality series ‘Born To Dance’ on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV!

Hosted by Laurieann ‘Boomkack’ Gibson, the show seeks out and give the 20 aspiring young dancers the tools they need to take their careers to the next level; allowing them to battle it out for the number one spot and the ultimate prize of $50,000!

From week to week, they dance their way through a variety of creative challenges including: a music video competition, a commercial, and ultimately the chance to perform live with Lady Gaga in front of a packed arena in The Monster Ball Tour.

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It’s been a year characterised by chart success for comeback kid Chris Brown. As such, the 22 year old caps it off with a sprawling North American trek billed the ‘F.A.M.E Tour’.

Named after his hit album of the same name, Brown’s jaunt kicks off next month with R&B diva Kelly Rowland featuring as a special guest.

Check out the dates, released a few moments ago, below. {Given her X Factor UK schedule, it’s doubtful Rowland will be featured on the October dates}

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In an interview with Fader Magazine, ‘Pretty Girl Rock‘ performer Keri Hilson has openly discussed why she feels women should embrace what she calls their ‘freak’ and why she feels the mystery behind record making has been destroyed in recent years.

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Rioters may have created anarchy in the UK this week, yet British girl group The Saturdays are getting ‘All Fired Up’ in a much tamer way in the video for their latest single.

The clip for the single, which the 2nd to be lifted from their third studio album, premiered moments ago. See what the fierce five-some are serving up below…

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Jessie J asks ‘Who’s Laughing Now’ on the fourth UK single to be lifted from her ‘Who You Are’ LP.

Check out the track’s video, which premiered moments ago. It easily serves as her best yet!

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